TxDOT preparing plan for 2 rail corridors

From News 8 Austin, December 25, 2008...

Advocates of high-speed rail in Texas are urging lawmakers and investors to develop corridors to take advantage of a generous match program from the federal government.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is promising an 80-20 match with local or state funds. Experts said that's a nearly unprecedented match for rail, which usually requires a 50 percent contribution from local sources.

The department has designated 11 high-speed rail corridors nationally, including two that come through Texas.

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DOT gives Texas $96M for road, bridge repairs

From Austin Business Journal, October 23, 2008...

Texas will receive $96.5 million from the federal government for repairs to roads and bridges damaged by this year’s natural emergencies and catastrophic events, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The federal government is allocating a total of $679 million to 28 states and Puerto Rico, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters said during a visit to Galveston Thursday.

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